Equipment Operator II

Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County in Florida is seeking a skilled equipment operator for the Transfer Station. You will operate front-end loaders, grapplers, compactors, backhoes, and related gear to keep the facility running smoothly.

Requirements include a minimum 8th grade education, at least 2 years of heavy equipment operation, and a Florida CDL Class A preferred. The role involves maintenance tasks, inspections, and occasional manual labor in harsh conditions.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Minimum eighth (8th) grade education.
• Valid Florida Driver's License; CDL Class A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates front-end loaders, grapplers, compactors, backhoes and related equipment for daily Transfer Station operations.
• Inspects equipment before starting work, checks lubricants and systems, and reports malfunctions.
• Performs minor maintenance and lubrication, as well as cleaning of equipment.
• Performs manual tasks in transfer station operations, including drain system cleaning and grounds maintenance.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

8th grade education

Tools

CDL Class A preferred

Job description

The full pay range for this position is $20.41/hour $42,452.80/annually - $35.72/hour $74,297.60 annually.

Skilled work in the operation of equipment used to move and compact refuse at a rate required for proper operation of a Transfer Station. Employees in this class must be able to operate specialized mobile equipment including backhoes, front-end loaders, excavators, and grizzlies. This employee assists in the repair, upkeep and maintenance of any of the stationary equipment found on site including but not limited to; heavy equipment, tractors trailers, stationary or mobile boom grapplers. Employee is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of equipment according to a prescribed operating plan. Work requires a high degree of manipulative skill and dexterity. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Operates any of the following types of equipment; front-end loaders, stationary and mobile grapplers, compactors, backhoes, and other related equipment as necessary for the daily operation of a Transfer Station.
• Inspects equipment before starting work, check lubricants, cooling system, hydraulic and electrical systems and makes minor adjustments as necessary. Reports all malfunctions to Supervisory Staff.
• Performsminormechanicalmaintenanceworkincludingdailylubricationandcleaningof equipment.
• Performsvariousmanualtasksinvolvedintransferstationoperationsuchasthecleaningofthedrain system, grounds clean-up, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to safely operate, maintain, and perform minor adjustments on heavy equipment; ability to understand and carry out routine instructions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to communicate sufficiently with the general public, peers and superiors.
• Ability to maintain records and reports as necessary for the upkeep and maintenance of site equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to do basic math in order to perform the essential functions of the job.

The ideal candidate possess the education and experience listed below.

• Minimum eighth (8th) grade education.
• Two (2) years’ experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Any combination of experience education and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Valid Florida Drivers License, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee frequently is required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.